Hashtag: #Turtles
Video: Sea Turtle ‘Scotti’ Released Into Wild
After being discovered “disoriented and cold-stunned” in Canada last November, a green sea turtle named ‘Scotti’ has been successfully rehabilitated in Bermuda and released back into the wild. The Bermuda Zoological Society posted the video below on Instagram and said, “A disoriented and cold-stunned green sea turtle found... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Scottie’ The Turtle Travels To Bermuda
A sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach in a “hypothermic and semi-comatose” state received care in Canada, and has now been transported to Bermuda to continue her recovery before being returned to the wild. The CBC reported, “An endangered green sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach has been revived and shipped back to warmer... Read more of this article
Unsuccessful Attempts To Find Turtle In Difficulty
On Monday morning [Sept 18] local officials received a report of a “turtle in difficulty observed tangled in debris and plastic line,” prompting the RBR Coast Guard to search the area to try and assist the turtle, however unfortunately they were unable to locate it. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 18th September,... Read more of this article
June 17: BUEI Kids Hour To Feature Sea Turtles
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] iannounced that the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ is Sea Turtles. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, June 17th, at both 11am and 2pm, ‘Kids Hour’ will screen an episode of the TV series ‘Ocean Vet’ all about Bermuda’s Green Sea Turtles. This will be followed by... Read more of this article
‘Effective Conservation Of Sea Turtle Species’
The Sargasso Sea Commission and Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention signed an MOU aimed at “more effective conservation of sea turtle species and the habitats that they utilize.” A spokesperson said, “During the Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention [IAC] 16th Consultative Committee of Experts Meeting, Dr. David Freestone, Executive... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Sea Turtle Cartoon
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a sea turtle cartoon, with the colourful animal depicted amongst other sea life. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Wildlife Virtual Photo Gallery
Today [March 3] marks World Wildlife Day, and Bernews’ latest Virtual Art Gallery showcases a spectacular display of Bermuda’s wildlife; from humpback whales, sea turtles, the iconic longtail and lively lizards scurrying around, this collection of stunning photos offers a unique glimpse into the beauty of the island’s inhabitants... Read more of this article
“Name The PrivCom Turtle” Competition Winners
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] announced the winners of the “Name the PrivCom Turtle” competition. A spokesperson said, “The P1 Bassett class at Heron Bay Primary School named our mascot “Isla”. As Isla is a female name, PrivCom decided to introduce Isla’s twin brother, “Islay”. The two are sure to add a... Read more of this article
Reminder: Marine Turtles Are A Protected Species
Following a video circulating showing a person hanging on to a turtle, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] reminded the public that marine turtles are afforded protection under the Protected Species Act 2003. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] wishes to remind the public... Read more of this article
Aug 16: Juvenile Green Turtles Health Lecture
The Bermuda Zoological Society will be holding a Virtual Lecture Series installment titled “The health assessment of juvenile green turtles in Bermuda.” The lecture will held via Zoom on Tuesday, August 16 at 7.00pm and will be presented by Dr Gaelle Roth, MRCVS, Co-Director of the Bermuda Turtle Project. The event flyer says, “Discover something... Read more of this article
BUEI Kids Hour Saturdays On March 19
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on March 19 is turtles. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour will feature the screening of short films followed by a book reading for... Read more of this article
‘The Rise And Fall Of Bermuda’s Sea Turtle’
Bermuda College and the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] have announced the return of their Eco Lunch & Learn series on Thursday, February 24. A spokesperson said, “The series begins its winter schedule with an illustrated presentation, ‘The Rise and Fall of Bermuda’s Sea Turtle.’ “Presenting will be Bermudian... Read more of this article
Turtle Grazing Putting Pressure On Seagrass
“In recent years green sea turtle grazing has put unprecedented pressure on Bermuda’s seagrass habitat resulting in the collapse of local beds, thus creating a conservation dilemma where one protected species, the green sea turtle, is causing the decline of other protected species, the seagrasses.” This is according to the report on the... Read more of this article
Video: Rescued Turtle Released Back Into Wild
The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo’s rehabilitation team have been busy attending to a large number of rescued turtles, with the turtles being released back into the wild as soon as they are in good health. The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, supported by Bermuda Zoological Society, posted the video online, saying, “The Bermuda Aquarium... Read more of this article
Turtle Project’s 2019 Field Trip Underway
The Bermuda Turtle Project, one of the oldest ecological studies of its kind on the island, is this summer beginning its second half-century of research and conservation initiatives aimed at protecting our sea turtles. Established in 1968 by the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo in collaboration with the Florida-based, environment-friendly Sea Turtle... Read more of this article
Lecture: Helping Entangled Whales, Sea Turtles
The latest installment in the Bermuda Zoological Society lecture series will see a talk presented by Wayne Ledwell, Co-Director of Tangly Whales Inc., Newfoundland and Labrador, on the topic of “Helping Entangled and Stranded Whales & Sea Turtles.” The lecture will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at 7.00pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm.... Read more of this article
